Green Bay, WI — — Facing an urgent need at wide receiver, the Green Bay Packers are said to be in the final stages of trade talks to acquire Jaylen Waddle

, the 26-year-old star who opened his career with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. League sources describe negotiations with the Miami Dolphins as advanced, with only compensation framework, medicals, and league approval remaining. The move comes after Green Bay’s attempt to

reunite with Davante Adams stalled due to the current club’s steep asking price.

Trade framework : a future first-round pick plus conditional Day-2/Day-3 assets tied to performance. Waddle is under contract through

2028 (extension signed in 2024), giving the Packers long-term control at the position.

In comments as the deal neared completion, Waddle was blunt about his departure:

“The Dolphins didn’t respect me anymore; after just one season where I didn’t hit 1,000 yards, they said they weren’t willing to be patient with me. The unexpected call from the Packers made me realize I had to leave—for a place where I’m truly respected.”

What it means for the Packers: Under HC Matt LaFleur, Waddle adds top-end speed, separation, and YAC, forcing defenses into two-high shells and creating room for Romeo Doubs/Jayden Reed/Christian Watson

across the middle and on the backside. Green Bay can dial up more play-action, deep over routes, drift/dig concepts, and RPO glance, while flexing between 11 and

12 personnel based on matchups. With Jordan Love, Waddle serves as a true field-tilter, stretching the defense vertically and boosting third-down and red-zone efficiency.

Why Miami might consider it:

Should the Dolphins lean toward a retool, converting a prime-age WR into premium draft capital increases roster-building flexibility—though it would mean parting with a proven, high-leverage playmaker.

Cap & roster angle (Packers):

Green Bay can restructure select contracts to absorb Waddle’s cap hits, preserving a 2–3 year competitive window without dismantling the defensive core.